2 Samuel 13:12 Meaning
And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly.
Context Explained
10And Amnon said unto Tamar, Bring the meat into the chamber, that I may eat of thine hand. And Tamar took the cakes which she had made, and brought them into the chamber to Amnon her brother.
11And when she had brought them unto him to eat, he took hold of her, and said unto her, Come lie with me, my sister.
12And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly.
13And I, whither shall I cause my shame to go? and as for thee, thou shalt be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, I pray thee, speak unto the king; for he will not withhold me from thee.
14Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice: but, being stronger than she, forced her, and lay with her.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Ephesians 5:3
Paul encourages believers to avoid immorality, reflecting Tamar's resistance to Amnon's advances.
1 Thessalonians 4:3
Paul emphasizes God's will for holiness, paralleling Tamar's plea against wrongdoing.
Source: 2 Samuel 13:12